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Erin Krex

Glenview,IL

Summary

Versatile leader bringing 20 years of experience as accomplished creative thinker and business owner. Strategic problem-solver, multi-tasker and visionary executive with success implementing plans to meet current and future needs. Key expertise in the toy industry, manufacturing and importing.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Founder / President

Brick Loot
10.2014 - 10.2023
  • Manufactured Brick Building Toys
  • Created business from start to finish with over 1000 unique skus selling on Amazon, Walmart, eBay, Etsy and Shopify.
  • Developed all sales and marketing material
  • Designed and produced all branded packaging
  • Led operational team in development, rollout, and management of new product lines.
  • Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
  • Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
  • Maintained P&L and shouldered corporate fiscal responsibility.
  • Initiated strategy to drive company growth and increase market share and profitability.
  • Cultivated company-wide culture of innovation and collaboration.
  • Led recruitment and development of strategic alliances to maximize utilization of existing talent and capabilities.
  • Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
  • Developed and implemented new strategies and policies to establish long-term business objectives and provide strong and sustainable organizational leadership.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with external partners to foster collaboration and maximize resources.

Founder / President

First Class Care - Domestic Placement Agency
10.2006 - 12.2015
  • Started a new business to help families find the best possible household staff in Chicagoland.
  • Created the process and standards for running a high end agency
  • Created all marketing and social media
  • Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
  • Developed and implemented new strategies and policies to establish long-term business objectives and provide strong and sustainable organizational leadership.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with external partners to foster collaboration and maximize resources.
  • Reduced operational costs through strategic cost management initiatives.
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.

Founder / Graphic Designer

Platinum Design Studio
01.2000 - 01.2003


  • Researched trends and projected industry changes to capitalize on emerging opportunities.
  • Created logos, illustrations and typography for various organizations.
  • Utilized Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office Suite to develop creative designs.
  • Developed graphics and visual content for social media campaigns.
  • Created artwork for product packaging and promotional materials.
  • Developed original designs for print media, magazines and newspapers.
  • Applied color theory and composition techniques to construct appealing designs.


Education

Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design / Marketing

University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH
06.1999

Skills

  • Profit Growth Strategies
  • Industry Expertise
  • Media Coverage
  • Operations Management
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Financial Management
  • Defining Company Vision
  • Corporate Strategy and Development

Timeline

Founder / President

Brick Loot
10.2014 - 10.2023

Founder / President

First Class Care - Domestic Placement Agency
10.2006 - 12.2015

Founder / Graphic Designer

Platinum Design Studio
01.2000 - 01.2003

Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design / Marketing

University of Cincinnati

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